Brian Kang

Background

About Brian Kang

As a Senior Database Engineer & Manager, I bring 20+ years of experience overseeing large-scale SQL Server environments across financial, legal, and enterprise platforms. My career includes managing databases at Epiq Global and 400+ SQL Servers across three Microsoft data centers supporting the Windows Live ID authentication platform. At Russell Investments, I lead a 10-member DBA team covering MS SQL, Azure SQL, MongoDB, and DB2. My background is supported by certifications in SQL Server implementation and optimization, MySQL administration, Azure Database Administration Associate training, and ITIL. One of my biggest impacts was at Epiq Global, where I replaced costly third-party data auditing and refresh processes with automated, in-house solutions. This cut refresh time from 30 minutes to under five, eliminated recurring errors, and saved significant costs. At Microsoft, I ensured sub-10ms login performance for hundreds of millions of users by designing millisecond-level monitoring, automating failover workflows, and re-architecting backup systems to remove I/O bottlenecks. Across roles, I have consistently delivered high availability, streamlined operations, and reduced escalations by combining technical depth with process-driven leadership. I believe that database management is not only about keeping systems running but about anticipating problems, enforcing security, and building frameworks that scale. My certifications and training in SQL Server, MySQL, Azure, and ITIL strengthen this foundation.